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2019 Asia Game Changer West Awards Photos and Videos

Honorees with AS staff and Asia 21

From left to right: Tom Nagorski, Josette Sheeran, Margaret Conley, Dr. Samuel So, Kiki Kapany, Roya Maboob, Fatemah Qaderyan, Gloria Li, Jack Wadsworth, Kenneth P. Wilcox, Scot Frank, Yasumasa Yamamoto, Chuck Ng, and Paul Chong. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Margaret Conley

Margaret Conley welcomes guests to Asia Society Northern California's inaugural Asia Society Game Changer West Awards. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Tom Nagorski

Master of Ceremonies Tom Nagorski welcomes the first presenter of the evening, Dean Lloyd Minor. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Dean Lloyd Minor

Dean Lloyd Minor introduces the first honoree Dr. Samuel So. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Dr. Samuel So

Dr. Samuel So gives remarks on eradicating Hepatitis B in California and China. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Dean Lloyd Minor & Dr. Samuel So

Presenting the Award. From Left to Right: Dr. Samuel So and Dean Lloyd Minor. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Kenneth P. Wilcox

Kenneth P. Wilcox welcomes guests for the evening. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Michael Chui

Michael Chui enthusiastically greets the second honoree Marita Cheng. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Marita Cheng

Marita Cheng gives a heartfelt presentation on her acceptance as a Asia Game Changer West honoree. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Michael Chui & Marita Cheng

From Left to Right: Marita Cheng, Michael Chui. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Asian Improv Art 1

Asian Improv aRts gives their musical number during the break. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

 Asian Improv Art 2

Lenora from Asian Improv aRts gives her interpretive dance during the dinner service. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Guests 1

Josette Sheeran mixes and mingles with Asia 21 young leaders and guests. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Guests 2

Ken Wilcox and his table pose for a photo. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Guests 3

Tom Nagorski poses with Dick Kramlich and guests during the evening. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Guests 4

Kiki Kapany, daughter of Dr. Kapany poses with Jaleh Daie and guests. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society) 

Josette Sheeran

After a brief break, Josette Sheeran gives remarks and introduces the third honoree, Kiki Kapany. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Kiki Kapany

Dr Narinder Singh Kapany's daughter Kiki Kapany gives a heartfelt speech on her father's contribution to society. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Josette Sheeran & Kiki Kapany

Accepting the Award. From Left to Right: Kiki Kapany, Josette Sheeran. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Asia 21 Young Leaders

Asia 21 Young Leaders enthusiastically introduce the last honorees, the Afghan Girls Robotics Team. From Left to Right: Chuck Ng, Yasumasa Yamamoto, Paul Chong, and Scot Frank. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Afghan Girls Robotics Team

Afghan Robotics Girl Team's Roya Maboob (left) and Fatemah Qaderyan (right) express their thanks with glowing smiles. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Asia 21 Young Leaders & Afghan Girls Robotics Team

From Left to Right: Scot Frank, Yasumasa Yamamoto, Roya Maboob, Fatemah Qaderyan, Chuck Ng, and Paul Chong. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Standing ovation

A standing ovation at the end of the evening. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Award Presentation

All presenters and honorees gather at the stage. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

Honorees with Gloria Li

Asia Game Changer West Honorees pose with Gloria Li of the State Treasurer's office after accepting a certificate from Fiona Ma. (Jeff Bartee/Asia Society)

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Click here for more inaugural Asia Game Changer West Awards Gala photos.

Dr. Samuel So's complete acceptance speech (8 mins., 17 sec.)

Marita Cheng's complete acceptance speech (6 mins., 47 sec.)

Kiki Kapany's complete acceptance speech (3 mins., 55 sec.)

The Afghan Girls Robotics Team complete acceptance speech (7 mins., 42 sec.)

 

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